On the recordFebruary 13, 2017
I served as Ranking Member of the full committee when Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast, and as Chairman as the long, protracted recovery process began.
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Thompson reflects on his experience during past hurricanes and FEMA's evolution.
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